Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

About Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dacorum community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lorna Elkes, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 16th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 47 in Dacorum.

Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 15 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.

Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (43 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Dance, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dacorum, Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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